[StBernard] Grants News Release (Region 6): EPA Awards Over $130, 000 to the East Baton Rouge Housing Authority

[Westley Annis]

EPA Awards Over $130,000 to the East Baton Rouge Housing Authority 

  

(Dallas, Texas - May 27, 2008)  The Environmental Protection Agency has
awarded $139,300 to the East Baton Rouge Housing Authority to clean up 1705
Highland Road in Baton Rouge.  This Brownfields property once operated as an
auto maintenance shop, tire shop, and vehicle detailing shop.  Brownfields
are vacant, abandoned or under-used properties where redevelopment may be
complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance,
pollutant, or contaminant.  This cleanup grant will support petroleum
cleanup activities and community outreach activities.  Redevelopment of the
property is expected to improve the aesthetics of the neighborhood as well
as public health and safety. 

  

Additional information on EPA grants:
http://www.epa.gov/region6/gandf/index.htm
<http://www.epa.gov/region6/gandf/index.htm>  

  

More about activities in EPA Region 6:  http://www.epa.gov/region6
<http://www.epa.gov/region6>  

  

EPA audio file is available at
http://www.epa.gov/region6/6xa/audio.htm#audio052708_ebrha
<http://www.epa.gov/region6/6xa/audio.htm#audio052708_ebrha>  

  

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